Trojan War Article Analysis — Worksheet Questions

Which statement BEST expresses the central idea of the article?

• The Trojan War was entirely fictional and created to entertain Greek audiences.

• Archaeological discoveries have proven that Homer’s epics are historically accurate.

• The Trojan War stories likely developed from real events that were later exaggerated through myth.

• Greek and Roman writers intentionally misled readers about ancient history.

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Which detail from the article BEST supports the idea that Troy may have been a real city?

• Helen was believed to be the daughter of Zeus.

• Homer’s epics were passed down orally before being written.

• Excavations revealed multiple layers of settlement at the site of Troy.

• The Trojan Horse was used to end the war.

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Why does the author include references to gods and divine intervention in the Trojan War?

• To persuade readers to accept Greek mythology as historical fact

• To explain why ancient readers viewed the war as sacred

• To highlight the difficulty of separating myth from historical truth

• To compare Greek religion to Roman religion

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Which inference can BEST be made about the purpose of Virgil’s Aeneid?

• It was meant to correct inaccuracies in Homer’s work.

• It provided Rome with a heroic origin similar to Greek myths.

• It served as a factual account of the Trojan War’s aftermath.

• It was written to criticize Greek culture and beliefs.

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How does the final section of the article contribute to the overall meaning?

• It proves the Trojan War happened exactly as described by Homer.

• It explains how historians preserved Troy as a cultural landmark.

• It shows that archaeology supports some aspects of the story, but not all.

• It argues that mythology should not be studied in history classes.

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Which sentence BEST demonstrates the author’s objective tone?

• “The nearly invincible Achilles was the greatest hero of all time.”

• “Some sources say she was exiled to the island of Rhodes.”

• “The gods clearly determined the outcome of the war.”

• “The Trojan Horse was the most brilliant military strategy ever created.”

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Which claim from the article is MOST supported by archaeological evidence?

• The Trojan Horse was hidden inside Troy’s walls.

• Troy experienced destruction around 1180 B.C.

• Helen caused the war by leaving Sparta.

• Greek heroes were favored by the gods.

What is the MOST LIKELY reason the author includes specific dates and excavation findings?

• To entertain readers with dramatic details

• To replace mythological explanations with opinions

• To increase the credibility of the article

• To challenge the authority of ancient writers

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